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Bellflowers Inspired by Baltimore Cabinetmakers Apr. 24, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique chest that I inherited from my parents. It is 41 inches tall, 42 in... Read More
Add Style and Comfort to Your Quarantine Apr. 18, 2020
Social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine are all new buzzwords we are hearing on the news, i... Read More
Crazy about Chairs Apr. 11, 2020
I am fascinated and intrigued by the beauty and diversity of designs contained in some households. I... Read More
Nineteenth-Century DIY Child's Chair Apr. 10, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique child's chair. It stands about 18 inches tall, and the seat is 11 i... Read More
Sheraton Table Has Faux Bamboo Legs Apr. 03, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique table that has been passed down in our family for generatio... Read More
Traditional and Hip: The Next Wave Mar. 21, 2020
How can we create a room that is both traditional and hip? Many of us inherit furniture and hand-me-... Read More
Creating Comfort Mar. 14, 2020
After fighting against the "old man" recliner for many years, as I mature, I finally get it; people ... Read More
Oak Bookshelf Has No Maker's Mark Mar. 06, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small antique oak bookshelf. The two shelves are open, and the top shelf is ... Read More
A Little Shimmer Goes a Long Way Feb. 29, 2020
Throughout history, shimmering accessories have accented home decor. Years ago, cut-crystal chandeli... Read More
Home Offices Feb. 22, 2020
More and more professionals and business owners are choosing to work from home, from a couple of hou... Read More
Silver Crest Dish Made for Bonbons Feb. 07, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small milk-glass candy dish that was given to me in 1959. Although the dish ... Read More
Preferred Color Feb. 01, 2020
Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institut... Read More
Chests Gave Young Women Hope Jan. 31, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a red cedar hope chest that belonged to my paternal grandmother. She w... Read More
Cabinet Is on the Cusp of Arts and Crafts Era Jan. 24, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique oak cabinet that we inherited from my husband's great-grandmother. ... Read More
Chair Carving Featured North Wind Jan. 17, 2020
Q: We have enclosed a photo of a mahogany wood chair that is decorated with unique carvings. We beli... Read More
Focusing on a Focal Point Jan. 11, 2020
Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick ... Read More
The Opposite of Decorating Dec. 28, 2019
I am so confused! Even as the new year begins, I promise my family and myself that I will not bring ... Read More
Marble Top Stand Made in China Dec. 13, 2019
Q: I bought this antique plant stand at an antiques auction almost 40 years ago. It is in very good ... Read More
